Heather Morton

Let me introduce myself to you! I have been teaching in NC for over 23 years. I attended Appalachian State University and then went on to obtain by Masters degree from UNC-Charlotte. My philosophy of teaching is that you need to focus on the whole child not just parts such as reading, math, etc. If we do not focus on all aspects of a child's development then he/she will never be successful in other areas. One way to accomplish this goal is by creating a partnership with the families in my classroom. You are your child's first and most important teacher. By working together in a collaborative manner, we can ensure that your child will reach his/her fullest potential.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family! I have a fifteen year old daughter that keeps me on my toes! We enjoy going to the beach for some relaxation and fun when time permits.

I look forward to getting to know each of you this year!

To enter the school, you MUST bring a VALID Driver’s License to scan into the computer system

before you can check your child out of school or enter

the building.

It will record the number of times that you are entering and leaving the

school early/late.

When your child is absent/late, due to a doctor’s appointment you must send a Doctor’s note with the following information:

Child’s Name

Date of absence(s)

Reason for absence

Kindergarten Supply List

Headphones

1 pair of Safety Scissors

48 Glue Sticks

4 packs of 24 Crayola crayons

1 box of Kleenex

1 pencil box (no bags!)

1 plain white t-shirt (one size bigger)

Wish List Items

Amazon Gift Cards (to purchase cases for I-Pads)

Laminate Pouches

Ziploc bags all sizes

Hand Sanitizer

Clorox Wipes

White and Colored Copy Paper

White and Colored Cardstock Paper

Band-Aides

Color Expo Markers

Juices boxes and extra snacks

Mrs. Morton’s Kindergarten Schedule

8:25–8:55 Arrival (unpack, bathroom, quiet centers, manipulatives)

8:55–9:00 Announcements

9:00-9:10 Morning Meeting (greeting, sharing, activity)

9:15–9:45 Whole Group (morning message, read aloud, and Fundations)

9:50-10:50 Math Whole Group and Centers

10:45–11:15 Lunch

11:15-11:25 Bathroom and Read Aloud

11:25-1:15 Literacy Block (reading groups, literacy centers, writing)

1:20-1:50 Recess

1:55 – 2:45 Enrichment Classes

2:50-3:05 Snack

3:05 – 3:45 Social Studies/Science/Daily Review

Enrichment Schedule

Monday-STEM Class (library book due today!!!)

Tuesday-Library

Wednesday-Art

Thursday-Music

Friday-PE (tennis shoes required!)

School Announcements

Coronavirus Donation and Volunteer Information

We are so thankful for our outpouring of support from our community during this time of need. Many people have called, emailed, and messaged looking for ways to volunteer or offer donations. In order to be able to organize this effort, we ask that anyone wishing to volunteer or supply donations fill out this brief support form.

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JCPS Announcements

Graduation Ceremony Information

At this time, all traditional high school graduations are still planned for May 29. Graduation ceremonies for Johnston County Early College Academy and Johnston County Career and Technical Leadership Academy will now take place on May 16th, rather than the original date of May 15th.

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COVID-19 District Updates

JCPS has created a COVID-19 COmmunication website. This site features all of the latest information surrounding COVID-19, including meal sites and delivery information, support opportunities, learning at home, and more.

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Board of Education Budget Work Session set for April 27

The Johnston County Board of Education will hold a budget work session on Tuesday, April 27. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. and be held in the Evander Simpson Building in Smithfield.

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